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29Apr 2025

Draft GEI Rules Introduce Emission Targets for Industries

Draft GEI Rules Introduce Emission Targets for Industries Why in the News ? The Environment Ministry has notified the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, aimed at reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries. These targets support India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. Key Provisions of the Draft …

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03Apr 2025

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: A CLIMATE DILEMMA

Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Environmental phenomenon and Challenges Pollution and its effects Why in the News? A 2024 study in Geophysical Research Letters warns that reducing aerosol emissions without cutting greenhouse gases could lead to sudden warming and extreme heat in polluted regions like India. The study highlights that aerosols counteract warming by reflecting sunlight, …

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26Mar 2025

Water Green Credits: A Sustainable Solution for Conservation

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & InterventionsInternational Treaties & Agreements GS-3: Renewable Energy Focus: The Indian government’s Mission LiFE initiative has introduced Water Green Credits, modeled after carbon credits, to promote water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and efficient usage. This market-driven mechanism aims to address India’s alarming groundwater depletion by incentivizing industries, farmers, and individuals to optimize …

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19Dec 2024

Strengthening the Roots of India’s Agri-Carbon Market

Syllabus:  GS – 3 – Agriculture and the negative impact of it on environment , Carbon market Focus : The article focuses on the potential of carbon markets to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable farming practices, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and providing additional income for farmers. It highlights the functioning of carbon markets, …

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